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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.66, 1,250.91 and 574.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.66, 1,250.91 and 574.97 is: 793.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.66 : 1,250.91 = 574.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.66/1,250.91 = 574.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.66x = 1,250.91 × 574.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.66x = 719,229.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,229.47/906.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.27

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